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  • Aviano AB honors Airmen and civilians at 1st Quarter Awards

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing sing the Air Force song to conclude the 1st Quarter Wing Awards ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 24, 2026. The ceremony recognized outstanding Airmen and civilian personnel for their achievements, professionalism and contributions to mission

  • First Sergeants engage with 31st FSS

    U.S. Air Force first sergeants assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing speak with Airman 1st Class Kyree-Lee Graves, 31st Force Support Squadron outbound assignments counselor, during a visit to an FSS work center at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 26, 2026. The sessions demonstrated the first sergeants’

  • Team Aviano hosts inaugural USAFE Rugby Cup

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing pose for a team picture after the inaugural United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Rugby Cup championship in Polcenigo, Italy, March 28, 2026. Service members proudly represented Team Aviano by showcasing teamwork, determination

  • AFPC commander visits Aviano AB

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell, the Air Force’s Personnel Center commander, visited Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 4-7, 2026. AFPC executes programs covering the entire life cycle of military and civilian personnel for the Air Force, from accession through retirement, including

  • 31st Operations Group War Day

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle “Devito” Beigelman, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, climbs down a tree during a simulated aircraft crash scenario as part of Operations Group War Day 26.1 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026. The large-force exercise demonstrated the 31st Fighter

  • Slovenian allies enhance capabilities during BAK-12 training

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts a Barrier Arresting Kit 12 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 9, 2026. The 31st Civil Engineering Squadron is responsible for maintaining all parts of the BAK-12, which provides aircraft

  • The Return of the Lopezes

    Military service is a massive sacrifice made by those courageous enough to put service before self. For the Lopez family, that commitment is generational. At Aviano Air Base, the bond between service and family takes on a whole new meaning. Service is not just a job; it’s a family business.